Amarillo, TX Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN AMARILLO HAS ISSUED A FIRE WARNING
AT THE REQUEST OF AMARILLO AREA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR
NORTHWESTERN POTTER COUNTY.

* AT 346 PM CST...A DANGEROUS WILDFIRE WAS LOCATED 8 MILES EAST OF
VALLEY DE ORO...OR 19 MILES NORTH OF AMARILLO...MOVING RAPIDLY
EAST-NORTHEAST AT 3 TO 5 MPH.

* AREAS IMPACTED... HIGHWAY 87 NORTH OF AMARILLO IN THE VICINITY OF
THE CANADIAN RIVER.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...SMOKE AND FIRE WILL PRESENT A THREAT TO
LIFE AND PROPERTY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

BE PREPARED TO EVACUATE QUICKLY IF REQUESTED AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FROM LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. DO NOT DRIVE
INTO SMOKE.

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...AIRPORT WEATHER WARNING...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued an Airport
Weather Warning for Rick Husband International Airport
and Tradewind Airport for the following hazards...

* WHAT...Southwest winds of 40 knots or greater.

* WHEN...Now through 6 PM CST.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic wind gusts over 40 kts will be
possible over the next few hours.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE TEXAS
AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY FOR
BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE EASTERN AND
SOUTHERN TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* WINDS...For the today, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to
55 mph. For the tomorrow, west to northwest 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the today, as low as 7 percent. For the
tomorrow, as low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...For the today, in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
For the tomorrow, in the lower 50s to mid 60s.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...Critical

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Elevated...2 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.

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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING
FOR BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE TEXAS
AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CST THURSDAY FOR
BREEZY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE EASTERN AND
SOUTHERN TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...

The National Weather Service in Amarillo has issued a Red Flag
Warning for breezy winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 10 AM to 7 PM CST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* WINDS...For the today, southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to
55 mph. For the tomorrow, west to northwest 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For the today, as low as 7 percent. For the
tomorrow, as low as 9 percent.

* TEMPERATURES...For the today, in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
For the tomorrow, in the lower 50s to mid 60s.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* SEVERITY...Critical

FUELS (ERC)...70th-89th percentile...4 (out of 5).

WEATHER...Elevated...2 (out of 5).

FIRE ENVIRONMENT...5 (out of 10).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.

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